Personal Health
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Personal Health explores the foundational principles and practices that contribute to overall well-being and quality of life. The course examines physical, mental, emotional, and social aspects of health, including nutrition, exercise, stress management, disease prevention, and lifestyle choices. Students will analyze current health issues, develop personal wellness goals, and learn strategies for making informed decisions about their personal health. Through readings, discussions, and practical activities, the course empowers students to take responsibility for their health and understand the impact of their choices on long-term wellness.
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Health The Basics 10th Edition by
Rebecca J. Donatelle
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Chapter 1: Accessing Your Health
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Q1) A disease that begins slowly, progresses over a period of time, and that may resist treatment is a(n)
A) acute disease.
B) chronic disease.
C) behavioral disease.
D) hereditary disease.
Answer: B
Q2) Provide a brief definition of quality of life.
Answer: To be truly healthy, a person must be capable of functioning at an optimal level in all health dimensions, as well as interacting with others and the environment in a positive way. Quality of life, the potential for achieving a happy, healthy, and productive life, is considered as important as years of life.
Q3) The ability to think clearly, analyze information, and use one's mental capacity to meet life's challenges is known as
A) social health.
B) intellectual health.
C) physical health.
D) emotional health.
Answer: B
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Chapter 2: Promoting and Preserving Your Psychological Health
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Q1) Evidence suggests a weak association between emotions and physical health. A)True
B)False
Answer: False
Q2) The mental health professional who can prescribe medications to treat mental disorders is a
A) clinical psychologist.
B) psychiatrist.
C) social worker.
D) school counselor.
Answer: B
Q3) Research on depression has found that women
A) experience depression less frequently than men.
B) have less difficulty obtaining restorative sleep than men.
C) can become distracted and less focused on a depressed mood than men.
D) are prone to depression because of the multiple responsibilities in their lives.
Answer: D
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Chapter 3: Cultivating Your Spiritual Health
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Q1) Which of the following activities deprives the senses?
A) Closing the eyes and sitting in silence
B) Inhaling the scent of a floral arrangement
C) Sitting quietly next to a stream
D) Listening to soft music
Answer: A
Q2) Religion is distinguished from spirituality due to its
A) focus on community.
B) focus on the individual.
C) lack of doctrine.
D) subjective format.
Answer: A
Q3) Claiming to value nature but tossing litter on the side of the road is an example of behavior not following one's declared values.
A)True
B)False
Answer: True
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Chapter 4: Managing Stress and Coping With Lifes Challenges
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Q1) When does having a Type A personality increase a person's risk for cardiovascular disease?
Q2) Jeff knows the midterm chemistry exam is going to be tough. He is trying to prepare for it by taking a practice test every night before he goes out with his buddies. Jeff is
A) using the technique of stress inoculation.
B) restructuring his thinking patterns.
C) increasing his level of stress before the test.
D) using alcohol as a coping mechanism to relax.
Q3) Which of the following is a useful strategy to prevent explosive anger?
A) Have a couple of beers with friends to take your mind off the issue.
B) Avoid all situations that provoke anger.
C) Pound on something soft, like a pillow.
D) Develop realistic expectations of yourself and others.
Q4) All of the following are indicators that a person is under sympathetic nervous system control EXCEPT
A) increased heart rate.
B) increased respiration.
C) increased blood flow to the digestive organs.
D) increased blood pressure.
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Chapter 5: Improving Your Sleep
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Q1) Some researchers believe that the link between obesity and sleep is related to A) blood glucose levels.
B) family history.
C) seasonal affective disorder.
D) hormonal disturbances.
Q2) The sleep disorder in which breathing is interrupted many times during sleep is A) sleep apnea.
B) narcolepsy.
C) insomnia.
D) sleep inertia.
Q3) After working on a class project all week and only sleeping about four hours per night, Courtney is
A) compromising her immunity.
B) improving her productivity.
C) getting an adequate amount of sleep for the needs of her body.
D) increasing her ability to handle sleep deprivation.
Q4) Explain the four stages of NREM sleep.
Q5) REM sleep restores the body.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 6: Preventing Violence and Injury
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Q1) Substance abuse decreases the risk of both homicide and suicide.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Which of the following is true about the cycle of violence?
A) In the remorse/reconciliation phase, the batterer tries to teach his spouse a lesson by inflicting severe pain.
B) Most women can break the cycle without outside intervention.
C) The cycle involves a tension-building phase during which the worst battering occurs.
D) This cycle explains why people stay in unhealthy or dangerous relationships.
Q3) A situation that would be a predictor of domestic violence is
A) economic stability.
B) marital dissatisfaction.
C) tobacco use.
D) moving to an unfamiliar area.
Q4) Emotional and psychological violence can cause as much harm as physical blows or injuries.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 7: Building Healthy Relationships and Understanding Sexuality
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Q1) Which factor would reduce the likelihood of your choosing a particular person as a partner?
A) Your beliefs, attitudes, and values are significantly different.
B) You live in close proximity to each other.
C) You have similar values, interests, and socioeconomic status.
D) You are physically attracted to each other.
Q2) Which of the following statements is true regarding gay and lesbian couples?
A) They seek friendship, communication, and stability in their relationships.
B) The number of gay and lesbian households has decreased over the past 10 years.
C) They have low levels of attachment and satisfaction.
D) They can now be legally married in all 50 states.
Q3) According to Sternberg's Triangular Theory of Love, love involves
A) intimacy and similar interests and social status.
B) passion and sexual desire.
C) intimacy, passion, and commitment.
D) friendship, reliability, and commitment.
Q4) Why do you think more adults are choosing to stay single or delay marriage?
Provide information from the chapter to support your answer.
Q5) Differentiate between sexual identity and gender identity.
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Chapter 8: Considering Your Reproductive Choices
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Q1) Which type of female birth control involves the use of synthetic estrogen and/or progestin?
A) Hormonal
B) Barrier
C) Chemical
D) Body temperature
Q2) Why do you think sterilization is the second leading method of contraception for women of all ages in the United States?
Q3) Diaphragms
A) can be purchased without a prescription.
B) must be removed within two hours following intercourse.
C) create a physical and chemical barrier to sperm.
D) have a low effectiveness rate.
Q4) Which of the following is a female sterilization procedure that involves tying off or cauterizing certain structures of the reproductive system?
A) Tubal ligation
B) Vasectomy
C) Hysterotomy
D) Suction curettage
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Chapter 9: Recognizing and Avoiding Addiction and Drug Abuse
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Q1) Which of the following is NOT true of methamphetamine?
A) It can produce a high lasting over 8 hours when smoked.
B) It can be made with over-the-counter ingredients.
C) It is highly addictive from the very first use.
D) It can be snorted or smoked, but not injected or orally ingested.
Q2) All types of addiction
A) have the potential to produce a positive mood change.
B) eventually lose their hold on a person over time.
C) do not necessarily have negative consequences.
D) involve some type of substance abuse.
Q3) Endorphins are hormones that act as "the body's own opioids" in their ability to reduce pain and produce feelings of well-being.
A)True B)False
Q4) Do you think marijuana should be used for medicinal purposes? Provide information from the chapter to support your response.
Q5) How would you recognize it if a friend or family member displayed an addictive behavior? Provide information from the chapter to support your response.
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Chapter 10: Drinking Alcohol Responsibly and Ending
Tobacco Use
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Q1) Which of the following is true of drinking and driving?
A) Forty percent of all traffic fatalities are alcohol-related.
B) The majority of alcohol-impaired driving fatalities occurred in the 16- to 20-year-old age group.
C) Over the last 20 years, the percentage of intoxicated drivers involved in fatal crashes has decreased.
D) More than 50% of college students report that they have driven after consuming alcohol.
Q2) Which substance in cigarettes is a thick, brownish sludge containing carcinogens?
A) Menthol
B) Tar
C) Carbon monoxide
D) Nicotine
Q3) College students who are social smokers aren't really addicted to cigarettes.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Smoking is second only to mold as the primary cause of indoor air pollution.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 11: Eating for a Healthier You
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Q1) The sugar found in milk and dairy products that some people can't digest properly is
A) lactose.
B) glucose.
C) sucrose.
D) fructose.
Q2) The average American consumes more than half their calories from junk food.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Which of the following foods is an example of an incomplete protein?
A) steak.
B) legumes.
C) eggs.
D) fish.
Q4) Which of the following is NOT true about fiber?
A) It is the indigestible portion of plant foods.
B) It adds bulk to the diet.
C) It helps move foods through the digestive system.
D) It is the digestible portion of plant foods.
Q5) Explain the MyPlate plan for healthy eating.
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Chapter 12: Reaching and Maintaining a Healthy Weight
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Q1) Over-the-counter weight loss supplements typically contain A) diuretics.
B) vitamins.
C) antidepressants.
D) minerals.
Q2) Over the last 20 years, the calorie intake of Americans has increased. This is due in part to
A) increased consumption of fat.
B) the inability to recognize normal serving sizes.
C) the increase in low-price restaurant chains.
D) increased consumption of organic food.
Q3) The body fat percentage below which a woman is considered to be underweight is
A) 1% to 2%.
B) 3% to 7%.
C) 8% to 10%.
D) 8% to 15%.
Q4) The exercise metabolic rate would be lower for walking versus jogging.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 13: Enhancing Your Body Image
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Q1) The physical flaw that most individuals associate with negative body image is A) body weight.
B) height.
C) hair color.
D) facial blemishes.
Q2) Tina suffers from anorexia nervosa. She is depressed and lacks self-confidence.
Though she is extremely thin, she continues to lose weight at a rapid rate. The most important first step in treating Tina's condition would be to
A) stabilize her weight.
B) involve family and friends.
C) provide counseling to deal with Tina's self-esteem issues.
D) determine her body mass index.
Q3) The body image continuum developed by researchers at the University of Arizona
A) identifies distinct stages associated with how satisfied you are with your body.
B) only identifies behaviors associated with a negative body image.
C) represents a range of behaviors and attitudes toward body image.
D) only identifies behaviors associated with a positive body image.
Q4) What are some of the myths surrounding body image and how can you challenge them?
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Chapter 14: Improving Your Personal Fitness
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Q1) In a fitness program, the slogan "use it or lose it" describes which principle?
A) Specificity
B) Overload
C) Reversibility
D) Flexibility
Q2) The principle of fitness training that holds that the body should be gradually required to do more than it is used to doing is
A) specificity.
B) tension.
C) overload.
D) duration.
Q3) Women who lift weights will not develop the same bulky muscles as men due to lower levels of
A) estrogen.
B) steroids.
C) inflammation.
D) testosterone.
Q4) Overuse injuries are those that occur suddenly and violently.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 15: Reducing Your Risk of Cardiovascular Disease and Cancer
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Q1) A family history of heart disease has a much greater influence on risk than environmental factors such as a person's diet, stress level, and lifestyle.
A)True
B)False
Q2) An adult with a damaged sinoatrial node
A) must have a heart transplant to survive.
B) must have a pacemaker implanted to control the heart rhythm.
C) must take medication to control the heartbeat.
D) does not usually have any significant health problems.
Q3) Which of the following characteristics would be consistent with a diagnosis of metabolic syndrome in an adult female?
A) Blood pressure of 155/90
B) Fasting blood glucose of 80 mg/dL
C) HDL of 40
D) Waist measurement of 30 inches
Q4) Both saturated fats and trans fats raise blood cholesterol.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 16: Minimizing Your Risk for Diabetes
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Q1) Approximately how many Americans have diabetes?
A) Just over 7 million
B) Nearly 16 million
C) Nearly 26 million
D) More than 28 million
Q2) Miguel was tested for diabetes. His oral glucose tolerance test showed a level of 120 mg/dL. This indicates that
A) Miguel has diabetes.
B) Miguel has pre-diabetes.
C) Miguel has normal blood glucose levels.
D) Miguel's test results must be confirmed with a fasting plasma glucose test.
Q3) Randy is an overweight 22-year-old whose doctor is concerned about his risk of diabetes. The doctor ordered a test that requires Randy to drink a concentrated glucose solution and then have blood drawn two hours later. The test Randy will undergo is the A) glucose meter test.
B) hemoglobin A1C test.
C) oral glucose tolerance test.
D) fasting plasma glucose test.
Q4) What is the primary difference between type 1 and type 2 diabetes?
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Chapter 17: Protecting Against Infectious and Noninfectious Diseases
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Q1) Mallory spent the summer working at a seafood restaurant in a small coastal town. While there, she began a relationship with a man she later discovered was a user of IV drugs. Now Mallory has hepatitis, which type is she most likely to have?
A) hepatitis A.
B) hepatitis B.
C) hepatitis C.
D) hepatitis D.
Q2) Which type of immunity occurs when antibodies develop in response to a vaccine?
A) Naturally acquired passive immunity
B) Naturally acquired active immunity
C) Autoimmunity
D) Artificially acquired active immunity
Q3) Delay in seeking medical care for pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) increases the risk of permanent damage and scarring that can lead to
A) infertility and ectopic pregnancy.
B) bleeding between periods.
C) painful urination.
D) painful intercourse.
Q4) Discuss five strategies to protect yourself from back pain and injury.
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Chapter 18: Preparing for Aging Death and Dying
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Q1) Which of a person's wishes should be included in an advance directive and what steps should be taken to ensure that these wishes are carried out?
Q2) All of the following are ways to help a grieving friend EXCEPT
A) saying you are sorry about their loss and about their pain.
B) being available to listen and help with what is necessary.
C) avoiding talking about the person who died or mentioning their name.
D) allowing them to express as much grief and as many emotions as they are feeling.
Q3) Funeral rituals
A) are a relatively recent phenomenon in Western societies.
B) are not useful in helping survivors cope with their loss.
C) always include a viewing of the body of the deceased.
D) are found in all cultures.
Q4) Too often, drug interactions in elderly people are first diagnosed as which condition before the underlying cause is found?
A) Addiction
B) Diabetes
C) Dementia
D) Chronic fatigue syndrome
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Chapter 19: Environmental Health
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Q1) Oil, coal, and natural gas are examples of fossil fuels, which are carbon-based fuels.
A)True
B)False
Q2) The industrial facilities that are the greatest source of nitrogen dioxide in the United States are
A) paper manufacturing.
B) coal-powered electrical plants.
C) automobile manufacturing.
D) semiconductor manufacturing.
Q3) Reasons for continued population growth in many developing nations include all of the following EXCEPT
A) traditional views of children as "social security."
B) incentives and tax breaks for larger families.
C) the low socioeconomic status of women.
D) a traditional desire for sons.
Q4) Runoff from a parking lot is considered nonpoint source pollution.
A)True
B)False
Q5) Discuss the three main areas of focus in preventing indoor air pollution.
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Chapter 20: Making Smart Health Care Choices
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Q1) A measurement of care quality used by many health care payers is based on which criteria?
A) Mortality rates
B) Days spent in the hospital
C) Patient outcomes
D) Number of providers on a case
Q2) Which type of health insurance plan involves a contracted provider network and a focus on preventive care and cost control?
A) Fee-for-service
B) Managed care
C) Indemnity
D) Hospital-owned
Q3) The placebo effect is the disappearance of symptoms without any apparent reason or treatment.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Allopathic medicine is based on scientifically validated methods and procedures.
A)True
B)False
Q5) Discuss four factors involved in the continuing increase in health care costs.
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Chapter 21: Understanding Complementary and Alternative Medicine
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Q1) A CAM therapy that is a manipulative practice used for relaxation, stress relief, pain management, and injury recovery is
A) naturopathy.
B) meditation.
C) massage.
D) yoga.
Q2) Which CAM modality focuses on balancing qi (chi) through acupuncture, massage, energy therapies, and herbal treatments?
A) Homeopathy
B) Ayurvedic medicine
C) Energy medicine
D) Traditional Chinese medicine
Q3) Naturopathy refers to a
A) practice based on manipulation of the spinal column and other structures.
B) practice based on the principle of "like cures like."
C) practice based on restoring the body's innate ability to heal itself.
D) holistic treatment approach based on three body types.
Q4) Briefly describe four patterns of utilization of CAM practice.
Q5) Name four therapies that fall under the category of mind-body interventions.
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